GeekHive is ONE OF INC. MAGAZINE'S BEST WORKPLACES 2017

WARWICK, N.Y., June 1, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- GeekHive has been named one of Inc. magazine's Best Workplaces for 2017, the publication's second annual ranking in the fast-growing private company sector.

Hitting newsstands today in the June 2017 issue, and as part of a prominent inc.com feature, the list is the result of a wide-ranging and comprehensive measurement of private American companies who have created exceptional workplaces through vibrant cultures, deep employee engagement, and stellar benefits. Out of thousands of applicants, Inc. singled out just over 200 winning companies.

Built in partnership with employee engagement and work culture experts Quantum Workplace of Omaha, Nebraska, Inc.'s Best Workplaces list is a magnifying glass on how innovative companies can truly raise the bar in hiring and retaining the best talent.

What does it take to become a company that workers want to be part of? Inc. magazine says it's more than good pay and good perks – it's also about having a clear purpose, a sense of humor, and leadership that makes the two work together.

"We're honored to be included in the second annual Inc. Best Workplaces list. As we grow, it's important to us to maintain our company culture of caring, family balance, and fun. No matter how big we get, we won't compromise on those ideals, and because of this, we attract dedicated, loyal team members that stay and build their lives within our community. This directly impacts our clients as they benefit from our long-standing teams who consistently deliver work that exceeds their expectations."Peter Ladka, GeekHive President, and CEO

The 2017 Inc. Best Workplaces Awards assessed applicants on the basis of benefits offered and employees' responses to a unique, 30-question survey fielded by each of the applying companies. Responses were evaluated by the research team at Quantum Workplace. For its results to qualify, each company had to achieve a statistically significant response rate based on employee count. Survey scores account for employer size to level the playing field between small and large businesses. All companies had to have a minimum of 10 employees and to be U.S.-based, privately held, and independent – that is, not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies.

While researching the entries, Inc. and Quantum saw distinct themes develop:

• Strong company cultures breed stunning individual and team performance.
• Workers at the best companies don't view their employers as sugar daddies. They aren't mesmerized by whatever giveaways seem to be the latest fad—be it gourmet lunches or beer fridges.
• When employees feel valued by their organization, they are far more likely to be engaged. This single factor proved to be one of the largest drivers of employee engagement.
• Companies like GeekHive that treat their team members as people first and employees second have lower turnover rates as they facilitate a culture where people stay and build careers they can learn and prosper in.

"By introducing an employee survey into this year's Best Workplaces selection process, we've really raised the bar. Companies that don't score at the very top of their peer group don't make the cut. So, our hats are off to the winners. They all excelled at engaging their workers, making them feel appreciated, and aligning them behinda mission. And remember, that's not just our opinion: The employees told us that themselves." says Eric Schurenberg, Inc.'s President and Editor In Chief.

About GeekHive

GeekHive is a leading domestic custom web development and technical implementation agency that partners with top digital and creative agencies to bring their creative ideas to life. GeekHive provides opportunities for people to earn a happy, healthy living doing what they love to do in an environment that encourages them to thrive. GeekHive team members enjoy a laid back, accepting, and innovative workplace built around a people first, employees second value structure. For more information, visit https://www.geekhive.com/.

About Inc. Media

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today's innovative company builders.  Winner of Advertising Age's "The A-List" in January 2015, and the National Magazine Award for General Excellence in both 2014 and 2012. Total monthly audience reach for the brand has grown significantly from 2,000,000 in 2010 to over 40,000,000 today.  For more information, visit http://www.inc.com/.

About Quantum Workplace

Quantum Workplace is an HR technology company that serves organizations through employee engagement surveys, action-planning tools, exit surveys, peer-to-peer recognition, performance evaluations, goal tracking, and leadership assessment. For more information, visit www.quantumworkplace.com.

Media Contact:Shannon Brennan-Cressey, GeekHive, 9177896285, media@geekhive.com

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